26 McEster Dr, Covington Township (Gouldsboro), PA 18424 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 26 McEster Dr, Covington Township, PA 18424

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,017 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size1.04 acres (45,306 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$287,500 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$80,972 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Mortgage
Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2190401000226

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2190401000226

Interior

Building Area2,017 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Lot Area45,306 sqft (1.04 acres)
Lot Dimensions199 ft deep x 218 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address26 MCESTER DR
CityCOVINGTON TOWNSHIP
StatePA
Zip18424
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description218X199X251X200 W-01
Legal SubdivisionGOLDENROD ASSOC INC
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil DivisionCOVINGTON
Census Block Group5
Census Block5034
Census Tract112902

Owner

Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address131 MCESTHER DR, COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA 18424-7896
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 13, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
PENN EAST FCU
Apr 26, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 26, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 26, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 25, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20186145
Prior Transfer DateSep 23, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000020251
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Property Address26 MCESTER DR, COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA 18424
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address131 MCESTHER DR, COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA 18424-7896

Mortgage

Document Number0000003486
DateMar 13, 2024
Instrument202403486
Lender
NamePENN EAST FCU
TypeCredit Union
Address441 N 7TH AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueMar 28, 2029

April 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Recording DateApr 26, 2018
Property Address26 MCESTER DR, COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA 18424
Document Number0000006145
Instrument DateApr 24, 2018
Instrument201806145
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,875.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address131 MCESTHER DR, COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA 18424-7896

Mortgage

Document Number0000006146
DateApr 26, 2018
Instrument201806146
Lender
NameRESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLackawanna County
County SubdivisionCovington Township
Unified School DistrictNorth Pocono School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$80,972.00 (+1,326.57%) Homeowner's exemption$437,310 (+1,649.24%) Land $80,320 Building $356,990
2024$5,676.00$25,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $20,000$437,310 (+1,649.24%) Land $80,320 Building $356,990
2023$5,676.00 Homeowner's exemption$25,000 Land $5,000 Building $20,000
$25,000 Land $5,000 Building $20,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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